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Sharing experiences to level the healthcare playing field

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I went for some tests and the prognosis came back – I was given six months.”. I was hospitalised on a couple of occasions because the pain was horrendous, and they hadn’t got the pain relief medications sorted out properly. “I I collapsed due to compression of the lower back. I had brain fog and fatigue.

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What HCPs think about COVID-19’s impact on cancer

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I would be surprised if that number reaches 5,000 this month. I know these guidelines are reasonable, but I am having a hard time deciding which of my cancer patients should continue treatment during #COVID19 outbreak and which can delay treatment for 3 mos. — Professor Karol Sikora (@ProfKarolSikora) April 22, 2020.

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Amlodipine Then Furosemide Prescribing Cascade

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As a geriatric pharmacist, I can’t tell you the number of times I have seen amlodipine prescribed with the subsequent addition (usually a few weeks later) of furosemide. It is finally nice to have some solid evidence to back up what I have anecdotally seen in practice.

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UK hospital deploys Microsoft AI to tackle cancer backlog

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It’s speeding up the process so I can concentrate on looking at a patient’s diagnostic images and tailoring treatment to them. I double check everything the AI does and can change it if I need to. The key thing is that most of the time, I don’t need to change anything.”.

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Does a lack of diversity in clinical trials reflect a lack of diversity among researchers?

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Professor Sandra Eldridge, equality, diversity, and inclusion lead for Bart’s and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, said: “I would suggest that the reasons our trials are not as inclusive as researchers would like are related to wider societal issues. Clinical trials are part of research, and research is part of society. “The

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First COVID-19 vaccinations begin in UK hospitals

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Keenan said: “I feel so privileged to be the first person vaccinated against COVID-19, it’s the best early birthday present I could wish for because it means I can finally look forward to spending time with my family and friends in the New Year after being on my own for most of the year.

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17 creams to STOP ITCHING FAST

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I reviewed anti-itch creams based mainly on two factors: short terms management of skin itchiness for example, with the use of steroid, antihistamine and local anaesthetic creams. I also reviewed creams with and without an active ingredient(s) , which are usually recommended for long-term management of skin itchiness. £6.90.